Open Source Skype Alternatives

The best open source alternative to Skype is Signal. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Skype and loads of them is open source so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting open source alternatives to Skype are Tox, Element, Wire and Jami.

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Skype alternatives page was last updated May 17, 2024
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  1. Talk icon
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    Talk

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    A free group video chat for the web. No signups. no downloads.

    110 Talk alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Video Conferencing
    2.  WebRTC
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  2. Sipdroid icon
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    Sipdroid

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    Free and open-source SIP/VoIP Client.

    6 Sipdroid alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Android

    Sipdroid Features

    1.  SIP
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    multiparty-meeting

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    multiparty meeting - Simple web meetings. Multiparty web-meetings using mediasoup and WebRTC

    37 multiparty-meeting alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Online

    multiparty-meeting Features

    1.  Screen Sharing
    2.  Torrent based file sharing
    3.  Room moderation
    4.  Voice Chat
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  5. AtomJump.com icon
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    AtomJump.com

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    AtomJump.com is a well tuned hosted version of the free open-source AtomJump.org. It is free to chat publicly with your family, group or co-workers on your own group.

    80 AtomJump.com alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad

    AtomJump.com Features

    1.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    2.  Portable
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Screen Sharing
    5.  Push to talk
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    fairmeeting

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    fairmeeting is a powerful video conferencing service that emphasizes ease of use and data privacy. It is a true alternative to Zoom, Teams, WebEx or Skype. Here's a breakdown of its key features:

    15 fairmeeting alternatives
    video conferencing with browser

    License model

    • Free Personal • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  End-to-End Encryption
    2.  Real time collaboration
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Desktop Sharing
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Screen Sharing
    8.  Video Conferencing
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  7. STAGE by vr-on icon
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    STAGE by vr-on

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    STAGE Cloud enables Unreal and Unity Enterprise professionals to instantly create, deploy and use their multi-user VR applications. STAGE Cloud requires only 3 simple steps to roll out multi-user VR applications. Further details: www.vr-on.cloud.

    27 STAGE by vr-on alternatives
    Use with HMD or Desktop PC

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • HTC Vive
    • Unity
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Oculus Rift
    Meeting-Room
    Tutorial Scene

    STAGE by vr-on Features

    1.  Real time collaboration
    2.  Screen Sharing
    3.  VoiP Calls
    4.  End-to-End Encryption
    5. Unreal Engine icon  Unreal Engine Integration
    6.  Multiuser mode support
    7.  Interactive Whiteboard
    8.  Group Voice Chat
    9.  Video Conferencing
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    Webrowse

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    Webrowse helps your team easily collaborate via a shared browsing window during your online meetings. Webrowse is based in chrome, and so regardless of the meeting platform you use, you and your team can easily collaborate inside Chrome.

    178 Webrowse alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Chrome OS
    • Google Chrome

    Webrowse Features

    1.  Synchronization
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    Discontinued

    The last update is from May 2022.

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